#tourist-safety
#tourist-safety

UK news

Egypt tourist yacht survivor's first words as five more rescued after boat sinks

The Red Sea yacht disaster raises urgent concerns about the safety of tourist operations, with ongoing rescue efforts for missing passengers.

fromIndependent

4 days ago

UK news

Irish man suspected of killing American nurse in Budapest remains in detention

An Irish man is in custody in Budapest for the murder of American tourist Mackenzie Michalski, whose body was found in a suitcase.

UK news

Protests erupt in India's capital after fatal Kashmir shooting

Protests erupted in India after a terrorist attack in Kashmir killed 26, leading to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

UK news

Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

A militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 tourists, prompting a massive manhunt by Indian security forces.

UK news

Gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

Attack in Kashmir targets tourists amid military crackdown; death toll uncertain.

Political leaders condemn attack and vow to bring perpetrators to justice.

fromeuronews

Protests erupt in India's capital after fatal Kashmir shooting

Protests erupted in India after a terrorist attack in Kashmir killed 26, leading to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

A militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 tourists, prompting a massive manhunt by Indian security forces.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK news

Gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

Attack in Kashmir targets tourists amid military crackdown; death toll uncertain.

Political leaders condemn attack and vow to bring perpetrators to justice.

more#kashmir

UK news

Tributes to two Brits who drowned while swimming near Great Barrier Reef

Drowning of a Welsh father and son at an unguarded beach raises awareness of safety risks in popular tourist areas.

NYC politics

fromCbsnews

2 weeks ago

After deadly helicopter crash in New York, Schumer seeks to halt tour company's flights

Sen. Schumer urges federal officials to revoke permits for helicopter tours after fatal crash, highlighting safety concerns in the industry.

#rome

4 weeks ago

UK news

Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

A Scottish tourist died from severe burns after a gas explosion in Rome during his visit.

fromBuzzFeed

3 months ago

Writing

World Travelers Are Sharing The Worst Tourist Traps They Have Encountered

Stay vigilant when approached by strangers while traveling, as friendly gestures can quickly turn into scams.

4 weeks ago

UK news

Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

A Scottish tourist died from severe burns after a gas explosion in Rome during his visit.

fromBuzzFeed

3 months ago

Writing

World Travelers Are Sharing The Worst Tourist Traps They Have Encountered

Stay vigilant when approached by strangers while traveling, as friendly gestures can quickly turn into scams.

more#rome

fromwww.standard.co.uk

1 month ago

London tourist missing after fire rips through diving boat in Thailand

A British tourist is missing after a fire on a diving boat near Koh Tao, Thailand, raising concerns about safety on the island.

2 months ago

White Island volcano eruption: criminal convictions for island owners thrown out

The court overturned the criminal conviction of the Whakaari volcano owners, stating they were not responsible for visitor safety under New Zealand law.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.cnn.com

2 months ago

Two tourists died in Sri Lanka after hostel fumigated for bedbugs, police say

Two tourists died in Sri Lanka from suspected pesticide poisoning after a fumigation incident at their hostel.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fijian man accused of raping Virgin Australia flight attendant in Nadi denied bail

A man accused of raping an Australian flight attendant has been denied bail and remanded in custody pending a high court hearing.

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Bangkok hotel fire kills 3 tourists DW 12/30/2024

A hotel fire in Bangkok has resulted in three foreign tourist fatalities and several injuries, prompting an investigation and heightened security for nearby events.

fromTime Out London

4 months ago

London

London tourists have been told to watch out for photobooth, boxing machine and pedicab scams

Westminster City Council is actively cracking down on illegal street traders in London during the festive season to protect tourists from scams.

#laos

Miscellaneous

Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists

Australia demands a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of two backpackers in Laos due to suspected tainted alcohol.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Six foreign tourists, including two Australians, have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, linked to tainted alcohol consumption.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

4 tourists die from methanol tainted alcohol in Laos DW 11/21/2024

Four foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, with multiple others hospitalized, leading to warnings for travelers.

fromBusiness Insider

Health

5 tourists have died from drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

Five tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, triggering investigations into the source of tainted alcohol.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

What to Know About the Methanol Poisonings in Laos

Methanol in alcoholic beverages can be lethal, as evidenced by the recent deaths of tourists in Laos.

fromeuronews

Miscellaneous

Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over methanol poisoning deaths

Six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out in Laos, leading to the detention of hostel staff for interrogation.

Miscellaneous

Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists

Australia demands a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of two backpackers in Laos due to suspected tainted alcohol.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Six foreign tourists, including two Australians, have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, linked to tainted alcohol consumption.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

4 tourists die from methanol tainted alcohol in Laos DW 11/21/2024

Four foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, with multiple others hospitalized, leading to warnings for travelers.

fromBusiness Insider

Health

5 tourists have died from drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

Five tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, triggering investigations into the source of tainted alcohol.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

What to Know About the Methanol Poisonings in Laos

Methanol in alcoholic beverages can be lethal, as evidenced by the recent deaths of tourists in Laos.

fromeuronews

Miscellaneous

Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over methanol poisoning deaths

Six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out in Laos, leading to the detention of hostel staff for interrogation.

more#laos

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Irish citizen who was on board yacht that capsized in Red Sea 'OK' confirms Tanaiste, as four bodies recovered and nine remain missing

An Irish citizen on the capsized yacht is confirmed safe.

Nine individuals are still missing following the yacht's capsizing in the Red Sea.

New York City

fromNew York Post

Italian tourist slashed in unprovoked attack near Times Square

A tourist was attacked in Midtown Manhattan in an unprovoked incident.

The attacker was a woman captured on surveillance.

#vang-vieng

Miscellaneous

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

Vang Vieng's party reputation is shadowed by recent methanol poisoning incidents resulting in multiple deaths of tourists.

Safety concerns have risen amidst ongoing popularity, prompting investigations and detentions.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Simone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute

Simone White's death from suspected methanol poisoning underscores the dangers of tainted alcohol in tourist areas.

Miscellaneous

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

Vang Vieng's party reputation is shadowed by recent methanol poisoning incidents resulting in multiple deaths of tourists.

Safety concerns have risen amidst ongoing popularity, prompting investigations and detentions.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London

Simone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute

Simone White's death from suspected methanol poisoning underscores the dangers of tainted alcohol in tourist areas.

more#vang-vieng

7 months ago

London

Inside London's phone snatching problem as kids as young as four are targeted

Phone theft in Westminster primarily targets unaware tourists, with daily incidents reported in key tourist areas.

#mallorca

7 months ago

OMG science

Police find body in search for missing British tourist in Mallorca

Heavy flooding in Mallorca led to the discovery of two British tourists' bodies after being swept away in a flash flood.

fromenglish.elpais.com

OMG science

Scottish minister calls for closure of Spanish website that ridicules deaths from balconing'

Balconing poses serious risks to tourists, leading to fatalities, prompting calls for action against websites trivializing these dangerous behaviors.

7 months ago

OMG science

Police find body in search for missing British tourist in Mallorca

Heavy flooding in Mallorca led to the discovery of two British tourists' bodies after being swept away in a flash flood.

fromenglish.elpais.com

OMG science

Scottish minister calls for closure of Spanish website that ridicules deaths from balconing'

Balconing poses serious risks to tourists, leading to fatalities, prompting calls for action against websites trivializing these dangerous behaviors.

OMG science

What We Know So Far About the Cave Collapse in Iceland, as Two Tourists Remain Missing

A tragic ice cave collapse in Iceland has resulted in one death and two missing individuals among a group of 25 tourists.

fromWashington Post

New York City

American dies in ice cave collapse during Iceland glacier tour

A tourist ice cave collapse in Iceland led to one American death and one injury, prompting a rescue operation and highlighting safety concerns in glacier tourism.

fromtime.com

OMG science

What We Know So Far About the Cave Collapse in Iceland, as Two Tourists Remain Missing

A tragic ice cave collapse in Iceland has resulted in one death and two missing individuals among a group of 25 tourists.

fromWashington Post

New York City

American dies in ice cave collapse during Iceland glacier tour

A tourist ice cave collapse in Iceland led to one American death and one injury, prompting a rescue operation and highlighting safety concerns in glacier tourism.

more#iceland

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

New York City

Busload of Indian Tourists in Nepal Plunges Into River, Killing at Least 27

The tragic bus accident in Nepal underscores the serious road safety challenges in the country's mountainous terrain.